Preventative Care
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Infants and New Ideas About When to Feed What?
Asked by S.L. from Kansas City
on May 5, 2009
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On one of my daycare groups, a question has come up about some parents with some different food demands.
The caregiver says mom and dad are withholding all fruit fo...
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- I totally agree with Cher. It is the parents decision what a child eats. If they want to wait to introduce fruits, that is their right as a parent. My children are bot...
- Is it a bit restrictive, my opinion yes, but not wrong. There could be a family history of allergies, diabetes, etc that the provider doesn't know about. As the pr...
- It sounds healthier than a lot of babies get. The day care provider is getting paid to do a job, and should follow the guidelines set by the parents. If that child is...
Well Visits--what's the Point?
Asked by M.S. from Bloomington
on March 26, 2010
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why do we go to the doctor when we're healthy? i can understand going when kids are sick... but some one please explain to me why we need to hassle with well visits. m...
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- To do things like keep a record of her growth, etc. If you went in after a long stomach bug and thought that your daughter had lost 5 pounds, how would the doctor kno...
- Actually to some degree well child visits are for the routine administration of vaccines, and not a lot more. A well educated parent and a little common sense can norm...
- Because in principle you want your Doctor to know what your child is like when they are well so that they can recognize changes when they are sick. Your child also ne...
Gestational Diabetes
Asked by J.D. from Washington DC
on August 3, 2009
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I am 30 weeks pregnant and just found out my 3 hour glucose test came back high. I am nervous, scared... I am waiting for my doctor to call me with details, but hopin...
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- My Aunt had Gestational Diabetes with both of her kids. They are both now in college and have been healthy all along. After both pregnancies, her levels went back to n...
- J. - This will be a long post b/c I'll try to be as comprehensive as possible w/o freaking you out! I had it with my second pregnancy, and trust me when I say I was...
- Hi J., I was borderline with my last baby and it was no big deal. I found I had to actually eat more than I was eating and make sure to include protein with every ...
Need Advice Regarding Dental Office Policy
Asked by C.D. from Los Angeles
on July 14, 2012
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Hi everyone,
So my husband just got back from the dentist and his treatment plan is double of what it was last year AND most importantly it includes redoing some of t...
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- I would get another opinion and perhaps consider a dentist not affiliated with a chain or franchise. Ask all your friends especially those who have had a lot of denta...
- I'm going to say this and you aren't going to be happy but when I had my root canal I was told from the very beginning that there is a chance that the root canal may n...
- I doubt that it's true that "all dentists are supposed to refund money." I doubt there is any regulation regarding this and it's up to each individual office. However,...
Ideas for Job for Husband
Asked by A.M. from Kansas City
on June 4, 2012
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morning ladies! well my husband finally found a job he LOVES. he is a courier. he doesn't have to deal with many people, most of his day is spent driving to and fro. h...
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Natural Ways to Prevent Getting Sick This Winter
Asked by E.T. from Albuquerque
on October 26, 2011
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The question on families not getting the flu shot got me thinking... what natural methods or remedies do you use to prevent you or your family getting sick?
In the...
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- I use Shaklee's Defend and Resist at the start of that tickle in the throat and it usually stops right there. Otherwise I add their Garlic and Formula I. I don't use...
- A tea of Mullien, Self Heal, Wild Cherry Bark and Borage is my standard winter preventative. ORGANIC ONLY. Mix equal parts together and drink all you like. Sweeten ...
- This isn't really preventive, but whenever I start to feel like I'm getting a cold, I start taking Lysine, Garlic, Echinacea and Vitamin C. Most of the time, it keeps...
Are You a Bad Patient? How Well Do You Know Your Body?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on November 3, 2011
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As mom's, we're not allowed to get sick... ever. I'm horrible, I hate going to the doctor and will literally wait until I'm 1/2 dead to drag myself in there (and often...
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- I've been pretty lucky in the last five years - haven't gotten sick much. But when I do, I'm like you - I can usually tell when my body has had enough and needs medici...
- Yep I'm a bad patient. I had been having severe back pain on and off for about 6 months in 2007. I had a job that was a lot of manual labor so I thought I had just w...
- Yes I know my own body to well for my Doc at times,I don't like to make the call but will & will almost everytime get in same day or next.There has been a few times wh...
Looking for OBGYN, PCP, and Dentist in West U Area
Asked by E.M. from Houston
on August 28, 2008
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Hi, I'm new to Houston & looking for personable doctors. I prefer that OBGYN and PCP be female with a decent amount of experience. For dentist don't have preference ma...
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- Hi, I don't know how far the Medical Center is from you. Not really familiar with Houston yet. But when I moved here I found out I was pregnant and so I had to look ...
- Let me recommend a wonderful dentist who is in Smith Towers in the medical center. Dr. Ronada Davis with DDS Associates. Before she joined this group she had her own p...
- I recomend Kimberly Bobo (OB-GYN) she is with the Women's Specialist Group at the St. Luke's Towers. Her telephone number is ###-###-####. She is awesome. She takes...
Suggestions to Help a Baby with a Cold (And Her Mom!)
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on March 1, 2008
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Hi Everyone! My 10-mo-old daughter has a cold--nothing serious, but stuffy/runny nose, congestion, slight cough, low-grade fever, some trouble sleeping. I know it has ...
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- I am so sorry that you are dealing with this. That is not fun for baby or Mommy. My daughter dealt with frequent colds etc for a while and after some other things I ...
- I swear by saline nasal spray. Little Noses (non-medicated) can be picked up ar Wal-Mart and most grocery stores. If the nose is really stuffy, I'll set my kitchen ti...
- I use: *Musinex with my kids even at that age. It is wonderful and will help keep all the mucus loose and from hopefully getting infected. *A vaporizer will keep h...
HSP Health Savings Plan
Asked by M.W. from Los Angeles
on March 20, 2008
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Has anyone any experience with one of the Health savings plan or medical savings plan insurances with Blue corss/Blue shields or other? I am 49, will not have any othe...
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- We have had a Health Savings Account (HSA) over five years. It must be combined with a high-deductible health insurance policy. Ours is with Blue Cross and we love i...
- The best idea is to talk with your Blue Cross rep and find out what options you have. I have heard that HSP's are great and tax free. It's worth a 15 min phone call.
- We have just changed over to this! Ours is with BC HSA. It sounds like a good deal!! It seems to make the most financial sense to me! But I've yet to use it.
